Qualified teacher holding both a PGCE and a TEFL certificate, passionate about teaching languages as much as I am about learning them. I have experience working in a variety of environments, from private academies in Spain to public schools in England. My specialist focus is teaching teenagers, though I have successfully taught learners ranging from young children to advanced C1 students, including occasional adult one-to-one classes.
· Supported students in preparing for B1, B2, and C1 Cambridge exams
· Adapted and constructed language activities that promoted speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills
· Conducted language assessments and monitored student progress to ensure all learning goals were met
· Assisted recently qualified staff with lesson planning and provided advice on behaviour management strategies
· Participated in monthly staff meetings to monitor whole academy progress and compare teaching methodologies
· Fostered positive relationships with parents through report cards and attended parents evenings to discuss children's progress or reasons for concern
· Taught one-on-one lessons to students aged 12 and 13.
· Planned and re-adapted lesson material to suit the abilities and interests of different students
· Assisted host teachers in class and took out small groups for additional support
· Tutored pupils preparing for A2 Cambridge exams
· Facilitated cross-cultural student-led discussions in multilingual environments, promoting critical thinking and communication skills
· Integrated British cultural elements into the language lessons to provide a holistic language learning experience
· Used technology in the classroom to create interactive and engaging lessons
· Successfully managed behaviour in groups of up to 15 students, ensuring a positive and focused learning environment
· Covered absent teachers and delivered lessons in a variety of subjects
· Quickly adapted to different school environments to make sure academic expectations were met
· Ensured behaviour management using each school's praise and consequence system
· Supported final year pupils in after-school revision and taught exam techniques
· Aided other teachers supporting students with special needs and English as a foreign language
· Participated in staff meetings, discussing language teaching techniques as well as children’s well-being
· Discussed achievements and causes for concern with parents and guardians
· Assessed students in diagnostic and formal assessments
· Organised extracurricular Italian classes during assigned form time
· Delivered lessons over Google Classroom during lockdown
· Participated in lunch duty
· Taught Spanish and French to KS3, KS4, and sixth form pupils
· Observed experienced teachers
· Planned lessons and designed original material
· Marked mock exams and offered personal feedback in class
· Worked in a team to deliver extracurricular Spanish classes to children aged between 6 and 10 by using games and activities
· Prepared plans, material, and written and oral tasks in cooperation with the other volunteers
· Delivered lessons and assisted pupils individually or in small groups